This book was pretty good. I do believe that I may have liked it more if I was either a big Marvel person or if I hadn't had experience with other Lisa Jewell books as this book was different from her others. I would still recommend this to others who are into Marvel and crime books.

I picked this one up solely because Lisa Jewell wrote it—and I did not regret it. While I enjoy Marvel movies here and there, I’ve never been deep into the comic universe, so I wasn’t sure what to expect. But Breaking the Dark completely pulled me in. Think Marvel grit meets Black Mirror unease—layered with sharp commentary on social media, perfection, and what it really means to be happy.

Jessica Jones is the kind of heroine I love: messy, haunted, whip-smart, and impossible not to root for. She’s no longer the spandex-wearing savior—she’s a PI scraping by in Hell’s Kitchen, trying to outrun her past. When a mother shows up convinced her twins have been replaced after a trip overseas, Jessica is dragged into a mystery that’s eerie, atmospheric, and deeply unsettling.

From a creepy countryside village to a girl named Belle who’s just off in all the wrong ways, the plot hums with tension. Jewell brings her trademark suspense and character depth to a darker, more supernatural setting—and it works so well.

Whether you’re a Marvel fan or not, this is an addictive and twisty read that doesn’t require any prior superhero knowledge. It’s weird, it’s thoughtful, and it left me thinking long after I turned the final page. Consider me officially intrigued by the Marvel Crime series.

This was already published when I requested it and did not realize it at the time. May may still read this and review at a later time. Thank you for the opportunity!

As someone who's read and loved so many works by Lisa Jewell, this one just didn't live up to the high expectations that I had set for it. But on that note, I in no way disliked this book, it just wasn't the five star read I expected. It was more of a 4 star read.

I was pretty confusing for me getting into this, since I had no previous knowledge of Jessica Jones/Marvel Comics, so I was definitely thrown off at some parts, especially with the first mention of the FMC's super powers. It just came out of no where for me, especially since I was not familiar with Jessica Jones and her background.

Also, due to my lack of knowledge, the start of the story didn't really grab my attention too. It seemed like we started in the middle of a storyline, which may just be continuing from the Comic (which I didn't read) or TV show (which I didn't see, but I hear it exists), but left me a little lost. Both of these previous things are on me, not the author so I cannot dock any points for either of these.

However, I will be taking off a point from my rating due to the story line just not being able to grab my attention and keep it, superhero stuff aside. The premise was great, and I really loved the idea, but I do wish there was more action and excitement throughout.

Thank you to Lisa Jewell, Hyperion Avenue, and NetGalley for the eARC of this book. This is my honest review.

I’m not even sure where to start on this one. It was a good book, very unique plot. Definitely a mix of mystery/suspense, paranormal, and sci-fi. I typically don’t like anything sci-fi but this blended well with the paranormal elements and wasn’t detracting at all - I just wasn’t prepared for it. This was not a book that I could sit and binge either because there was a lot to absorb and sort through in my own mind. Also the differing timelines made it a bit harder for me to follow. If you are looking for something different than the main stream I highly recommend!

I requested this book solely on the author and did not regret it. Lisa Jewell is an auto-read author for me. I like Marvel movies but have never read the comics or paid close attention to the Marvel universe. After reading Breaking the Dark, I’m interested in more!

Breaking the Dark is a Marvel meets Black Mirror story highlighting social media and unattainable images. It questions what really makes someone happy. I was entertained from start to finish.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to read an e-galley in exchange for an honest review.

I realized I hadn't provided feedback.. Lisa is an "auto buy" author for me and quite frequently a selection for my local book club. I wouldn't say this was a fave of mine but it still packs a punch

I tried multiple times to pick up this book and finish. It’s a DNF for me. I’m a big Marvel Fan. I’ve watched the Jessica Jones series. So I felt it was down my line of interest. I did read more than a few Lisa Jewell books so I thought this book would be for me but it didn’t catch my interest as I thought it would.

I am a huge marvel fan and when I found out one of my favorite authors had a marvel book, I was thrilled.
I had seen the show before reading so the book wasn’t as exciting for me. I ended up DNF’ing it at about 20%.
Still love marvel and still love Lisa, just wasn’t it for me.

I really enjoyed this book and the mystery Jessica has to solve. As someone who hasn't seen Jessica Jones show (yet) this book was fairy easy to get into the world and mindset of what is going on. Loved the twists and hope there is another on the way!

Typically, I love everything 'Lisa Jewell' posts. I've joked before that my Goodreads is a Jewell fan account. However, this one just wasn't up to par with her others for me. I will say, I'm not much of a Marvel gal, so I just might not be the target audience here.

I'll read anything Lisa Jewell!! Mix the queen of thrillers and Marvel you have a great story!

I appreciate the ARC!!

I am a fan of Lisa Jewell and this one wasnt my favorite. I am not really a Marvel or fantasy type person. I might continue the next book if the series continues

The pacing is quick, the secrets run deep, and it leaves you needing the next book ASAP.
Perfect if you like marvel & strong characters and a few jaw-dropping twists.

This just wasn’t it for me. I typically enjoy Lisa Jewell! She’s a great thriller writer. So I had to snag this ARC. But this fell short. I DNF’d at 36%.
I’m not a marvel fan which probably didn’t help me. Not only that but I felt like it jumped around and I thought one thing was going on then something else was. I just really didn’t connect.

I think I’m just not the best audience for this one!

Thank you to netgalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest review!

I would like to start off by thanking netgalley for the arc of this book.

I officially love everything that Lisa Jewell writes. I was a little suspicious of liking this because I do not know much about Marvel or the Marvel Universe, and Jewell made it so that I didn't need to know any of Marvel's history to enjoy Jessica Jones.

When Jessica wakes up completely hungover, all she wants to do is nurse that hangover instead of working, although when a distraught mother comes in claiming that her twins have different personalities after coming home from a trip with their father in the UK. Something strikes a cord with Jessica so she travels to an isolated town in England to try and figure out what happened to Amber Randalls twins.

Following Jessica Jones' internal struggles with knowing nothing is perfect and trying to figure out what is going on with these twins Jewell introduces a new side to her writing and to the marvel universe. I absolutely loved this book and would 10/10 recommend to every person who enjoys not only marvel but Jewell's writing as well.

This book isn't for everyone. I am a HUGE Marvel fan and also a Lisa Jewell fan.
The first third of the book was kinda hard to get through, I would have rated that part a 2 star. It got much better. I really enjoyed this one..if you are a Marvel fan, specially Jessica Jones and Luke Cage...pick this one up!
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Lisa Jewell is a bit hit or miss for me. While I haven’t truly loved any of her books, I still find myself coming back to her work—I’m not entirely sure why. With Breaking The Dark, my feelings are mixed. I didn’t realize it was a Marvel tie-in, and if I had, I might have skipped it. I’m not usually drawn to stories involving superpowers or a lot of action, though I do enjoy some fantasy now and then.

The story started off slowly, but it managed to hook me with its intriguing premise. I found it refreshingly different from other fantasy books I’ve read, and that uniqueness kept me engaged. The writing itself was decent, though some of the dialogue felt a bit forced or unnatural. Still, the book wasn’t bad overall. Jewell brought a creative angle to the story, and I appreciated that effort.

If you're a fan of Marvel stories, there's a good chance you'll enjoy this one. But if you're picking it up because you're a longtime Jewell reader, be aware that it’s quite different from her usual style.

I requested this book knowing full well I am NOT a Marvel person. But I am a Lisa Jewell person.

The first quarter of this book, I struggled to connect with it and had in my mind I’m not into fantasy/super hero theme. Once I got over that and saw the book for what it was, I loved it.

As LJ usual, it was very unique. Her loyal readers might have a hard time getting into this new style of hers but I’ll say, I had a great time reading it.

Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to review this book in exchange for my honest opinion.

One of my favorite authors is writing a Marvel novel ... I was intrigued and excited...but this fell flat for me. Maybe it is because I was not into the supernatural aspects.